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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 708.41 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 708.41 and 292.29 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 708.41 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/708.41 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 708.41 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 207,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,059.70/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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